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Strong cybersecurity posture crucial for company success - Fortinet
Firewalls

Strong cybersecurity posture crucial for company success - Fortinet

Maintaining strong cybersecurity is crucial for organisations, as it can impact partners and customers, says Fortinet.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Sep 2020
Cybercriminals seeking greater anonymity online, Trend Micro states
Distributed Denial of Service

Cybercriminals seeking greater anonymity online, Trend Micro states

Cybercriminals have switched to eCommerce platforms and communication using Discord for greater anonymity, according to new research from Trend Micro.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 27th May 2020
Cyber criminals exploiting coronavirus fears
Malware

Cyber criminals exploiting coronavirus fears

Cyber criminals are exploiting fears surrounding the current outbreak of coronavirus in an attempt to launch theft malware.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
Cyber crime ranks highest on business concerns for 2020, research finds
Breach Prevention

Cyber crime ranks highest on business concerns for 2020, research finds

New research shows that nearly 40% of companies worldwide feel threatened by cyber incidents, making it the top business risk in 2020.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2020
Why 5G and AI will determine cybersecurity strategy for the next decade
Cybersecurity

Why 5G and AI will determine cybersecurity strategy for the next decade

5G and AI are poised to reshape cybersecurity strategies for the next decade, warn experts from BI.ZONE and the World Economic Forum.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2019
Don't let fear win: saying no to ransomware
Malware

Don't let fear win: saying no to ransomware

Databarracks urges businesses to adopt a non-negotiation stance against ransomware attacks, citing Radiohead's defiance as an inspiring example.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2019
AI could be the key to ending cybercrime
Distributed Denial of Service

AI could be the key to ending cybercrime

Over the last few years, the world has seen a steady and increasing flow of high profile data breaches hitting the headlines...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2017
Cisco warns companies to stay ahead of cyber threats
Cisco

Cisco warns companies to stay ahead of cyber threats

Cisco and Dimension Data urge firms to proactively combat cyber threats as ransomware attacks surge, with nearly half of businesses hit in 2016.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Oct 2017
Lights out for the Dark Web: Authorities take down AlphaBay and Hansa marketplaces
Bitdefender

Lights out for the Dark Web: Authorities take down AlphaBay and Hansa marketplaces

Online criminal marketplaces AlphaBay and Hansa have been taken offline, thanks to a major cooperation effort between Dutch and US authorities.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Jul 2017
Employees the 'weakest link' within an organisation's cyber security defence
Firewalls

Employees the 'weakest link' within an organisation's cyber security defence

Employees are the weakest link in the fight against cyber crime, says Palo Alto's regional CSO. Regular training is key.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
Working in the cyber security industry
Malware

Working in the cyber security industry

Diving into cyber security careers, industry experts reveal the skills needed to fight cybercrime and the dynamic nature of this ever-evolving field.

By David Harley • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2016
No more ransom - stopping ransomware on a global scale
Malware

No more ransom - stopping ransomware on a global scale

Europol, Intel Security and Kapersky Lab create No More Ransom to help victims of ransomware recover their data.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2016
Cyber crims ditch financial markets, set sights on retail sector
Malware

Cyber crims ditch financial markets, set sights on retail sector

Retail sector now the most targeted by cyber criminals, surpassing finance sector, according to NTT 2016 Global Threat Intelligence Report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2016
Aussie Government urges business to take action against cyber threats
Cybersecurity

Aussie Government urges business to take action against cyber threats

Australian businesses are falling behind in cyber security, leaving them vulnerable to cyber criminals, according to Deloitte.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2016
Watch out, there's a new breed of cyber criminal in town
Unified Communications

Watch out, there's a new breed of cyber criminal in town

A new class of professional cyber criminals has emerged, adopting corporate practices to increase the efficiency of their attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Apr 2016

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Cyber Criminal stories

​Should insurance cover cyber crime theft? Another Kiwi duped
Email Security

​Should insurance cover cyber crime theft? Another Kiwi duped

A Kiwi has lost NZD $8000 to a cyber scam, revealing gaps in insurance coverage for such theft. Should home contents policies cover cyber crime?.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
Fraud Awareness Week: Spread the word, because we're all targets now
Phishing

Fraud Awareness Week: Spread the word, because we're all targets now

This week has been 2016 International Fraud Awareness Week. We must educate everyone we know, because we're all targets now.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2016